Excellent tune. I love it on the live CD especially. When I wrote it out I did in in alternate bars of 6/8 and 2/4 to emphasise the 123, 123, 1,2 rhythm. On the downside the staff looks more cluttered. Still, the best way to learn it is by ear - a good ex...
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What notes you can get depends a lot on the make & model of the whistle. After a lot of experimenting, I found that the Tony Dixon nickel model is the best for getting good, clear top notes and also a pretty good top G sharp: you just cross finger xxoxxo....
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This is by the late John (Jackie) Sinclair and published by me in the book of Shapinsay music called 'The Sound of the String'. The harpist Alison Kinnaird recorded it, too. Both of these versions were undotted, but that's not to say Fara's version is wro...
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